Henrik Fisker stood on a stage last August and proudly debuted two prototypes designed to catapult his eponymous EV startup Fisker into the mainstream. There was the Pear, a low-cost EV meant for the masses, and the Alaska, Fisker’s entry into the red-hot pickup truck […]
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UnitedHealth data breach should be a wakeup call for the UK and NHS
The ransomware attack that has engulfed U.S. health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group and its tech subsidiary Change Healthcare is a data privacy nightmare for millions of U.S. patients, with CEO Andrew Witty confirming this week that it may impact as much as one-third of the […]
Iconiq raises $5.15B toward seventh flagship fund
Iconiq Capital has raised $5.15 billion across two funds associated with the seventh growth fund family, according to SEC filings. The firm, which launched in 2011 as a private office managing capital of some of the most prominent and wealthiest people in tech, including Mark […]
A four-pack of Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70
We recommend Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2 in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide to Galaxy phone owners who want an AirTags-style device that can keep tabs on their keys, luggage and other sensitive items. If that describes you, here’s a quick PSA: A four-pack of the […]
The indie gaming scene looks extra fun in 2024 | Kaser Focus
We got to see a glimpse of upcoming indie games at this week’s Xbox Showcase, and Rachel Kaser likes what she’s seen so far.
EQT snaps up API and identity management software company WSO2 for more than $600M
WSO2, a company that provides API and identity management services for enterprises, has been acquired by EQT for more than $600M. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsoft overhaul treats security as ‘top priority’ after a series of failures
Image: The Verge Microsoft is making security its number one priority for every employee, following years of security issues and mounting criticisms. After a scathing report from the US Cyber Safety Review Board recently concluded that “Microsoft’s security culture was inadequate and requires an overhaul,” […]